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Mrs.Harmon,the mother of 18-month-old Bryce,is concerned that Bryce has not learned to speak very well.He has a limited vocabulary and seems content to point to the things he wants.Based on her reading of several child development books,Mrs.Harmon believes that Bryce should have progressed further in language learning.Mrs.Harmon fears that Bryce is not keeping up developmentally.Based on your understanding of the timing of developmental stages,what would be your best advice?

A) Don't pay attention to developmental milestones and treat each child as an individual.
B) Since Bryce appears developmentally delayed,he should be referred immediately for a speech and language evaluation.
C) Developmental stages can be useful guidelines,but there is a range of normal development within stages.
D) Mrs.Harmon should use exercises such as flashcards with Bryce to increase his knowledge of vocabulary.

Language Learning

The process through which individuals acquire the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language.

Developmental Milestones

Specific functional and physical abilities that most children achieve by a certain age, used as indicators of typical child development.

Vocabulary

The set of words known and used by a person in speech and writing.

  • Identify the signs and stages of normal and atypical development in children.
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